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Ontario FMZ 5 — Sport Fishing Regulations
Ontario Fisheries Management Zone 5 (FMZ 5) sport-fishing rules for licence year 2026: seasons, S-n and C-n limits, exceptions and sanctuaries — reproduced from the Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary HTML, with citations. The Summary is not the law.
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Official source (Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary): https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-fishing-regulations-summary/fisheries-management-zone-5
Data retrieved: 2026-09-04 · HTML last updated 2026-08-04 · Licence year 2026 (calendar). 15 of 15 zone-wide species included. All 23 waterbody exceptions listed on the Ontario HTML for this FMZ are included. This is not complete Ontario.
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General information
- Holders of non-Canadian resident recreational fishing licences who are camping on Crown land may not take fish in excess of the conservation catch and possession limits.
- Conservation Fishing Licence limits must be followed when camping on Crown land in portions of Zone 5 (that is, within shaded area on map ).
- The Zone-wide daily catch and retain limits and possession limits for walleye and sauger combined and lake trout is different for non-Canadian residents than for Ontario and Canadian residents.
- Non-Canadian residents shall not possess more fish on board the vessel they are angling from than the applicable daily limit for that species.
Zone-wide rules
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggregate limits for trout and salmon (including splake) | S-5 and C-2; total daily catch and possession limit for all trout and salmon species combined |
open all year
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook trout | S-5 and C-2 | |||
| Brown trout | S-5 and C-2 | |||
| Crappie | S-10 and C-5 | |||
| Lake whitefish | S-12 and C-6 | |||
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass combined | S-4 and C-2; must be less than 35 centimetres from January 1 to June 30 | must be less than 35 centimetres from January 1 to June 30 | ||
| Northern pike | S-4 and C-2; none greater than 75 centimetres | |||
| Rainbow trout | S-5 and C-2 | |||
| Splake | S-5 and C-2 | |||
| Sunfish | S-50 and C-25 | |||
| Yellow perch | S-50 and C-25 |
closed all year
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake sturgeon |
January 1 to September 30
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake trout | Ontario and Canadian residents S-2; not more than 1 greater than 56 centimetres from September 1 to September 30, and C-1; no size limit Limits : Non-Canadian residents Daily catch and retain limit: S-1 and C-1, no size limit Possession limit: S-2, not more than 1 greater than 56 centimetres from September 1 to September 30, and C-1, no size limit |
third Saturday in June to December 15
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskellunge | S-1; must be greater than 102 centimetres and C-0 | must be greater than 102 centimetres |
January 1 to April 14 and third Saturday in May to December 31
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger combined | Ontario and Canadian residents S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 centimetres Limits : Non-Canadian residents Daily catch and retain limit: S-2 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 centimetres Possession limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 centimetres |
Species exceptions
Lake trout
closed all year Seahorse Lake (49°06′03″ N , 93°18′03″ W )
- Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research Lakes:
- Lake 20 (49°07′46″ N , 92°08′19″ W )
- Lake 26 (49°07′23″ N , 92°08′40″ W )
- Lake 39 (49°05′42″ N , 92°09′56″ W )
- Lake 42 (49°05′05″ N , 92°09′36″ W ) (research lakes)
- contact Atikokan work centre for more information
- Seahorse Lake (49°06′03″ N , 93°18′03″ W )
Muskellunge
· S-1; must be greater than 122 centimetres and C-0 Limits : S-1; must be greater than 137 centimetres, and C-0
- Burditt Lake (48°57′13″ N , 93°46′43″ W )
- Despair Lake (48°52′31″ N , 93°39′34″ W )
- Esox Lake (49°06′02″ N , 93°15′54″ W )
- Feather Lake (Quill Lake) - Pipestone Chain (49°00′23″ N , 93°42′27″ W )
- Footprint Lake (48°54′01″ N , 93°36′30″ W )
- Lower Manitou Lake (49°15′15″ N , 92°59′19″ W )
- Manomin Lake (48°52′00″ N , 93°43′13″ W )
- Meggisi Lake (49°17′04″ N , 92°34′55″ W )
- Pipestone Lake - Pipestone Chain (49°04′60″ N , 93°33′00″ W )
- Schistose Lake (49°09′17″ N , 93°36′18″ W )
- Slender Lake (49°01′60″ N , 93°41′56″ W )
- Weld Lake (49°01′39″ N , 93°40′7″ W )
- Rowan Lake (49°19′00″ N , 93°33′00″ W )
Waterbody exceptions
Licence year 2026 (calendar). 15 of 15 zone-wide species included. All 23 waterbody exceptions listed on the Ontario HTML for this FMZ are included. This is not complete Ontario.
Dinorwic Lake — (49°37′40″ N , 92°33′25″ W ) - including Minnehaha Lake (49°31′27″ N , 92°38′45″ W ) , Rock Lake (49°32′37" N , 92°35′51" W ) and Turtlepond Lake (49°32'43" N , 92°36′46" W )
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crappie | S-15 and C-10 | S-15 and C-10 | |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass combined | S-2 and C-1; must be less than 35 centimetres from January 1 to June 30 and December 1 to December 31, S-4 and C-2; no size limit from July 1 to November 30 | must be less than 35 centimetres from January 1 to June 30 and December 1 to December 31 | S-2 and C-1; must be less than 35 centimetres from January 1 to June 30 and December 1 to December 31, S-4 and C-2; no size limit from July 1 to November 30 |
| Muskellunge | S-1; must be greater than 137 centimetres, and C-0 | must be greater than 137 centimetres | S-1; must be greater than 137 centimetres, and C-0 |
| Walleye and Sauger combined | |||
| Ontario and Canadian residents: S-4 and C-2; none between 46–58 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 58 centimetres | Ontario and Canadian residents: S-4 and C-2; none between 46–58 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 58 centimetres | ||
| Non-Canadian residents: | |||
| Daily catch and retain limit: S-2 and C-2;none between 46–58 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 58 centimetres | Daily catch and retain limit: S-2 and C-2;none between 46–58 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 58 centimetres | ||
| Possession limit: S-4 and C-2;none between 46-58 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 58 centimetres | Possession limit: S-4 and C-2;none between 46-58 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 58 centimetres |
Dryberry Lake — (49°32'49" N , 93°51'00" W ) - including Northwest Bay (48°49'47" N , 92°42'15" W ), Point Bay (49°34'38" N , 93°44'01" W ) and Point Lake (48°09'40" N , 91°32'15" W )
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish or fish parts may not be possessed or used as bait from January 1 to Friday before third Saturday in May | |||
| Only barbless hooks may be used from January 1 to Friday before third Saturday in May | |||
| Lake trout | |||
| All anglers: | |||
| Daily catch and retain limit: S-1 and C-1; any size | Daily catch and retain limit: S-1 and C-1; any size | ||
| Possession limit: S-2; not more than 1 greater than 65 centimetres, and C-1; any size | Possession limit: S-2; not more than 1 greater than 65 centimetres, and C-1; any size | ||
| Muskellunge | S-1; must be greater than 137 centimetres, and C-0 | must be greater than 137 centimetres | S-1; must be greater than 137 centimetres, and C-0 |
Eagle Lake — (49°42'00" N , 93°13'00" W )
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| No angling at night for any species | |||
| Lake trout | |||
| All anglers: | |||
| Daily catch and retain limit: S-1 and C-1; any size | Daily catch and retain limit: S-1 and C-1; any size | ||
| Possession limit: S-2; not more than 1 greater than 65 centimetres, and C-1; any size | Possession limit: S-2; not more than 1 greater than 65 centimetres, and C-1; any size | ||
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass combined | S-2 and C-1; must be less than 35 centimetres from January 1 to June 30 and December 1 to December 31, S-4 and C-2; no size limit from July 1 to November 30 | must be less than 35 centimetres from January 1 to June 30 and December 1 to December 31 | S-2 and C-1; must be less than 35 centimetres from January 1 to June 30 and December 1 to December 31, S-4 and C-2; no size limit from July 1 to November 30 |
| Muskellunge | S-1; must be greater than 137 centimetres, and C-0 | must be greater than 137 centimetres | S-1; must be greater than 137 centimetres, and C-0 |
| Northern pike | S-4 and C-2; none between 70-90 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 90 centimetres | S-4 and C-2; none between 70-90 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 90 centimetres | |
| Walleye and sauger combined | |||
| Ontario and Canadian residents: S-4 and C-2; none between 46-58 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 58 centimetres | Ontario and Canadian residents: S-4 and C-2; none between 46-58 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 58 centimetres | ||
| Non-Canadian residents: | |||
| Daily catch and retain limit: S-2 and C-2; none between 46-58 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 58 centimetres | Daily catch and retain limit: S-2 and C-2; none between 46-58 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 58 centimetres | ||
| Possession limit: S-4 and C-2; none between 46-58 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 58 centimetres | Possession limit: S-4 and C-2; none between 46-58 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 58 centimetres |
Eagle Lake — portions of Eagle Lake including Whiteclay Narrows, Brule Narrows, Niven Bay, Bunyon Lake, Godson Creek, Kekekwa Creek, Wawapus Creek, Bear Narrows, Froghead Bay, Rice Bay, Violet Lake, One Mile Rapids, Two Mile Rapids, Meridian Bay
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
no fishing from April 1 to May 31 | no fishing from April 1 to May 31 |
Experimental Lakes Area - — Pine Road Area, Dryden District, Lakes 111, 189, 191, 221, 222, 223, 224, 239, 260, 305, 373, 375, 377, 378, 382, 442, 622, 623, 626 and 658
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed to angling all year | contact the Dryden office for more details |
Kakagi Lake — (Crow Lake) (49°12′60″ N , 93°52′00″ W ) - Kenora District
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | S-0 and C-0; from January 1 to June 30 | S-0 and C-0; from January 1 to June 30 | |
| Muskellunge | S-1; must be greater than 137 centimetres, and C-0 | must be greater than 137 centimetres | S-1; must be greater than 137 centimetres, and C-0 |
Lake of the Woods — all portions of Lake of the Woods excluding waters of Clearwater Bay (49°42'23" N , 94°45'13" W ), Deception Bay, Woodchuck Bay, Kendall Inlet, Echo Bay (49°39'00" N , 94°53'58" W ), Cul de Sac Lake (49°37'54" N , 94°49'47" W ) and Whitefish Bay (49°22'25" N , 94°08'17" W ), including Regina (49°24'32" N , 94°02'13" W ), Snake, Boot (48°43'13" N , 93°23'05" W ), Ghost (49°21'42" N , 94°14'08" W ), Brule (49°23'11" N , 94°13'42" W ), Devils (49°14'47" N , 94°05'07" W ), Atikaminike (49°14'29" N , 94°02'36" W ), Camp (49°15'11" N , 94°02'26" W ), Cloverleaf (49°25'12" N , 94°07'58" W ), Log (49°26'14" N , 94°09'52" W ), Reedy (49°25'15" N , 94°05'27" W ), Willow (48°36'33" N , 92°47'13" W ) and Sammons bays (49°23'45" N , 93°59'28" W ), and Knickerbocker (49°23'16" N , 94°18'27" W ), Louis (49°25'30" N , 94°17'08" W ), Cross (49°28'04" N , 94°19'08" W ), and Alfred inlets (49°13'34" N , 94°07'25" W )
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Trout | |||
| All anglers: S-0 and C-0 | All anglers: S-0 and C-0 |
Lake of the Woods — including waters of the Western Peninsula, Aulneau Peninsula, Cul de Sac Lake (49°37'54" N , 94°49'47" W ) and an unnamed lake at 49°36′ N , 94°51′ W
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake whitefish | S-4 and C-2 | S-4 and C-2 | |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass combined | S-0 and C-0; from January 1 to June 30 | S-0 and C-0; from January 1 to June 30 | |
| Muskellunge | S-1; must be greater than 137 centimetres, and C-0 | must be greater than 137 centimetres | S-1; must be greater than 137 centimetres, and C-0 |
| Walleye and sauger combined | |||
| Canadian and Ontario Residents: S-4; none between 43–70 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres, and C-2; none greater than 43 centimetres | Canadian and Ontario Residents: S-4; none between 43–70 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres, and C-2; none greater than 43 centimetres | ||
| Non-Canadian residents: | |||
| Daily catch and retain limit | S-2; none between 43–70 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres, and C-2; none greater than 43 centimetres | S-2; none between 43–70 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres, and C-2; none greater than 43 centimetres | |
| Possession limit | S-4; none between 43–70 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres and C-2; none greater than 43 centimetres | S-4; none between 43–70 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres and C-2; none greater than 43 centimetres | |
| Yellow perch | S-15 and C-10 | S-15 and C-10 |
Lake of the Woods — Sabaskong Bay (49°09′ N , 94°09″ W ) - Godson Township, Kenora District
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
no fishing from April 1 to June 14 | no fishing from April 1 to June 14 |
Lake of the Woods — Echo Bay (49°39'00" N , 94°53'58" W ), Cul de Sac Lake (49°37'54" N , 94°49'47" W ), Clearwater Bay (49°42'23" N , 94°45'13" W ), Deception Bay (49°42′ N., 94°48′ W ), Woodchuck Bay (49°41′ N., 94°2′ W ) and Kendall Inlet (49°44′ N., 94°52′ W )
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish or fish parts may not be possessed or used as bait | |||
| Barbless hooks only | |||
| Lake trout | |||
| All anglers: | |||
| A lake trout tag is required to catch and retain lake trout. In addition to a sport or conservation fishing licence, anglers must have a valid lake trout tag to catch and retain them from these waters. | |||
| For more information about lake trout tags or to apply for one, contact Kenora work centre. | |||
| S-0 and C-0 (except for tag holders); open from third Saturday in May to September 30. | S-0 and C-0 (except for tag holders); open from third Saturday in May to September 30. | ||
| Only 1 barbless hook may be used and for lake trout. |
Lake of the Woods — Whitefish Bay (49°22'25" N , 94°08'17" W ) - including Regina (49°24'32" N , 94°02'13" W ), Snake, Boot (48°43'13" N , 93°23'05" W ), Ghost (49°21'42" N , 94°14'08" W ), Brule (49°23'11" N , 94°13'42" W ), Devils (49°14'47" N , 94°05'07" W ), Atikaminike (49°14'29" N , 94°02'36" W ), Camp (49°15'11" N , 94°02'26" W ), Cloverleaf (49°25'12" N , 94°07'58" W ), Log (49°26'14" N , 94°09'52" W ), Reedy (49°25'15" N , 94°05'27" W ), Clipper, Willow (48°36'33" N , 92°47'13" W ) and Sammons bays (49°23'45" N , 93°59'28" W ) and Knickerbocker (49°23'16" N , 94°18'27" W ), Louis (49°25'30" N , 94°17'08" W ), Cross (49°28'04" N , 94°19'08" W ), Alfred inlets (49°13'34" N , 94°07'25" W )
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of fish or fish parts as bait is prohibited from January 1 to Friday before third Saturday in May | |||
| Only barbless hooks may be used from January 1 to Friday before the third Saturday in May | |||
| Lake trout | |||
| All anglers: | |||
| Daily catch and retain limit: S-1 and C-1; any size | Daily catch and retain limit: S-1 and C-1; any size | ||
| Possession limit: S-2; not more than 1 greater than 65 centimetres, and C-1; any size | Possession limit: S-2; not more than 1 greater than 65 centimetres, and C-1; any size |
Quetico Provincial Park
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only artificial lures may be used | |||
| Only barbless hooks may be used |
Rainy Lake — (48°43′20″ N , 93°15′41″ W )
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass combined | S-2 and C-1; must be less than 35 centimetres from January 1 to June 30 and December 1 to December 31, S-4 and C-2; no size limit from July 1 to November 30 | must be less than 35 centimetres from January 1 to June 30 and December 1 to December 31 | S-2 and C-1; must be less than 35 centimetres from January 1 to June 30 and December 1 to December 31, S-4 and C-2; no size limit from July 1 to November 30 |
| Muskellunge | S-1; must be greater than 122 centimetres, and C-0 | must be greater than 122 centimetres | S-1; must be greater than 122 centimetres, and C-0 |
| Northern pike | S-4 and C-2; none between 70-90 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 90 centimetres | S-4 and C-2; none between 70-90 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 90 centimetres | |
| Walleye and sauger combined | |||
| Ontario and Canadian residents: S-4 and C-2; must be between 35-45 centimetres or greater than 70 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres, and sauger any size | Ontario and Canadian residents: S-4 and C-2; must be between 35-45 centimetres or greater than 70 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres, and sauger any size | ||
| Non-Canadian residents: | |||
| Daily catch and retain limit: S-1 and C-1; must be between 35-45 centimetres or greater than 70 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres, and sauger any size | Daily catch and retain limit: S-1 and C-1; must be between 35-45 centimetres or greater than 70 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres, and sauger any size | ||
| Possession limit: S-4 and C-2; must be between 35-45 centimetres or greater than 70 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres, and sauger any size | Possession limit: S-4 and C-2; must be between 35-45 centimetres or greater than 70 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres, and sauger any size |
Rainy Lake — Squirrel Falls between Namakan Lake and Rainy Lake, downstream for 250 metres on the north shore and 200 metres on the south shore from the Canadian Kettle Falls Dam
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
closed all year | closed all year |
Rainy Lake — Stanjikoming Bay, Big Canoe River (48°48′ N , 93°13′ W ), Falls River and Pipestone River from Stokes Bay of Rainy Lake upstream to first rapids, Little Canoe River (48°54′ N , 93°18′ W ), Crooked Narrows to Sand Island Falls of Redgut Bay, Halfway Inlet and Lost Bay, Porter Inlet of Redgut Bay, Rat River Bay from the narrows and small island at the entrance to Rat River Bay, upstream to, and including the first rapids of both the West Branch Rat River and the East Branch Rat River
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
no fishing from April 1 to June 14 | no fishing from April 1 to June 14 |
Rainy River — from dam in Fort Frances downstream to Wheeler’s Point at Lake of the Woods
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake whitefish | S-4 and C-2 | S-4 and C-2 | |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass combined | S-0 and C-0; from January 1 to June 30 | S-0 and C-0; from January 1 to June 30 | |
| Muskellunge | S-1; must be greater than 137 centimetres, and C-0 | must be greater than 137 centimetres | S-1; must be greater than 137 centimetres, and C-0 |
| Walleye and sauger combined Non-Canadian residents: | |||
| Ontario and Canadian residents: | |||
| from January 1 to the last day in February and third Saturday in May to December 31 | S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 centimetres | S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 centimetres | |
| from March 1 to April 14 | S-2 and C-2; must be less than 46 centimetres | must be less than 46 centimetres | S-2 and C-2; must be less than 46 centimetres |
| Non-Canadian residents: | |||
January 1 to April 14 and third Saturday in May to December 31 | |||
| daily catch and retain from January 1 to the last day in February, and third Saturday in May to December 31: S-2 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 centimetres | daily catch and retain from January 1 to the last day in February, and third Saturday in May to December 31: S-2 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 centimetres | ||
| daily catch and retain from March 1 to April 14: S-2 and C-2; must be less than 46 centimetres | must be less than 46 centimetres | daily catch and retain from March 1 to April 14: S-2 and C-2; must be less than 46 centimetres | |
| possession limit: January 1 to the last day in February and third Saturday in May to December 31 | S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 centimetres | S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 centimetres | |
| possession Limit: March 1 to April 14 | S-2 and C-2; must be less than 46 centimetres | must be less than 46 centimetres | S-2 and C-2; must be less than 46 centimetres |
| Yellow perch | S-15 and C-10 | S-15 and C-10 |
Rainy River — from Rainy Lake downstream to the Fort Frances dam
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass combined | S-2 and C-1; must be less than 35 centimetres from January 1 to June 30 and December 1 to December 31, S-4 and C-2; no size limit from July 1 to November 30 | must be less than 35 centimetres from January 1 to June 30 and December 1 to December 31 | S-2 and C-1; must be less than 35 centimetres from January 1 to June 30 and December 1 to December 31, S-4 and C-2; no size limit from July 1 to November 30 |
| Muskellunge | S-1; must be greater than 122 centimetres, and C-0 | must be greater than 122 centimetres | S-1; must be greater than 122 centimetres, and C-0 |
| Northern pike | S-4 and C-2; none between 70-90 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 90 centimetres | S-4 and C-2; none between 70-90 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 90 centimetres | |
| Walleye and sauger combined | |||
| Ontario and Canadian residents: S-4 and C-2; must be between 35-45 centimetres or greater than 70 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres, and sauger any size | Ontario and Canadian residents: S-4 and C-2; must be between 35-45 centimetres or greater than 70 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres, and sauger any size | ||
| Non-Canadian residents: | |||
| Daily catch and retain limit: S-1 and C-1; must be between 35-45 centimetres or greater than 70 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres, and sauger any size | Daily catch and retain limit: S-1 and C-1; must be between 35-45 centimetres or greater than 70 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres, and sauger any size | ||
| Possession limit: S-4 and C-2; must be between 35-45 centimetres or greater than 70 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres, and sauger any size | Possession limit: S-4 and C-2; must be between 35-45 centimetres or greater than 70 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres, and sauger any size |
Seine River System — from Kettle Point of Rainy Lake upstream to Sturgeon Falls Dam (Crilly Dam), situated immediately north of Highway 11, including Little Grassy, Grassy (48°39'53" N , 92°43'05" W ), Shoal, Wild Potato (48°43'00" N , 92°28'36" W ) and Partridge Crop Lakes (48°43'46" N , 92°22'12" W )
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass combined | S-2 and C-1; must be less than 35 centimetres from January 1 to June 30 and December 1 to December 31, S-4 and C-2; no size limit from July 1 to November 30 | must be less than 35 centimetres from January 1 to June 30 and December 1 to December 31 | S-2 and C-1; must be less than 35 centimetres from January 1 to June 30 and December 1 to December 31, S-4 and C-2; no size limit from July 1 to November 30 |
| Muskellunge | S-1; must be greater than 122 centimetres, and C-0 | must be greater than 122 centimetres | S-1; must be greater than 122 centimetres, and C-0 |
| Northern pike | S-4 and C-2; none between 70-90 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 90 centimetres | S-4 and C-2; none between 70-90 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 90 centimetres | |
| Walleye and sauger combined | |||
| Ontario and Canadian residents: S-4 and C-2; must be between 35-45 centimetres or greater than 70 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres, and sauger any size | Ontario and Canadian residents: S-4 and C-2; must be between 35-45 centimetres or greater than 70 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres, and sauger any size | ||
| Non-Canadian residents: | |||
| Daily catch and retain limit: S-1 and C-1; must be between 35-45 centimetres or greater than 70 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres, and sauger any size | Daily catch and retain limit: S-1 and C-1; must be between 35-45 centimetres or greater than 70 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres, and sauger any size | ||
| Possession limit: S-4 and C-2; must be between 35-45 centimetres or greater than 70 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres, and sauger any size | Possession limit: S-4 and C-2; must be between 35-45 centimetres or greater than 70 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres, and sauger any size |
Shoal Lake above Ash Rapids — Kenora District
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live baitfish may not be used as bait or possessed for use as bait | |||
| Lake whitefish | S-4 and C-2 | S-4 and C-2 | |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | S-0 and C-0; from January 1 to June 30 | S-0 and C-0; from January 1 to June 30 | |
| Muskellunge | S-1; must be greater than 137 centimetres, and C-0 | must be greater than 137 centimetres | S-1; must be greater than 137 centimetres, and C-0 |
| Walleye and sauger combined closed all year | closed all year | ||
| Yellow perch | S-15 and C-10 | S-15 and C-10 |
Wabigoon Lake — (49°44′09″ N , 92°43′52″ W ) - including Butler Lake (49°40′24″ N , 92°39′02″ W ), Larson Lake (49°38′23″ N , 92°37′06″ W ), Mile Lake (49°40′53″ N , 92°46′43″ W ), Olsen Lake (49°39′06″ N , 92°37′47″ W ), Paulson Lake (49°37′26″ N , 92°36′54″ W ) and Trap Lake (49°39′34″ N , 92°47′19″ W )
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crappie | S-15 and C-10 | S-15 and C-10 | |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass combined | S-2 and C-1; must be less than 35 centimetres from January 1 to June 30 and December 1 to December 31, S-4 and C-2; no size limit from July 1 to November 30 | must be less than 35 centimetres from January 1 to June 30 and December 1 to December 31 | S-2 and C-1; must be less than 35 centimetres from January 1 to June 30 and December 1 to December 31, S-4 and C-2; no size limit from July 1 to November 30 |
| Muskellunge | S-1; must be greater than 137 centimetres, and C-0 | must be greater than 137 centimetres | S-1; must be greater than 137 centimetres, and C-0 |
| Walleye and sauger combined | |||
| Ontario and Canadian residents: S-4 and C-2; none between 46-58 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 58 centimetres | Ontario and Canadian residents: S-4 and C-2; none between 46-58 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 58 centimetres | ||
| Non-Canadian residents: | |||
| Daily catch and retain limit: S-2 and C-2; none between 46-58 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 58 centimetres | Daily catch and retain limit: S-2 and C-2; none between 46-58 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 58 centimetres | ||
| Possession limit: S-4 and C-2; none between 46-58 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 58 centimetres | Possession limit: S-4 and C-2; none between 46-58 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 58 centimetres |
Wabigoon Lake — Zealand Township, 100 metres from Christie Island
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
no fishing from April 1 to June 14 | no fishing from April 1 to June 14 |
Winnipeg River System — from outflow of Lake of the Woods to the Manitoba Border including the waters of Big Sand Lake (50°06'45" N , 94°37'54" W ), Eaglenest Lake (50°12'35" N , 95°08'27" W ), English River, from the Winnipeg and English Rivers upstream to the Caribou Falls dam, Gun Lake (49°56'41" N , 94°40'12" W ), Hidden Lake (50°04’56“N., 94°35’58“W.), Little Sand Lake (50°02'11" N , 94°41'05" W ), Lost Lake (50°01’16”N., 94°39’39”W.), MacFarlane River to Ena Lake Dam (49°58'35" N , 94°32'03" W ), Middle Lake (49°46'54" N , 94°36'21" W ), Muriel Lake (49°48'40" N , 94°40'51" W ), Pistol Lake (49°59'49" N , 94°42'38" W ) and Roughrock Lake (50°06'41" N , 94°45'56" W ), Swan Lake (50°03'57" N , 94°54'43" W ) and Tetu Lake (50°10'54" N , 95°02'18" W )
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake whitefish | S-4 and C-2 | S-4 and C-2 | |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass combined | S-0 and C-0; from January 1 to June 30 | S-0 and C-0; from January 1 to June 30 | |
| Muskellunge | S-1; must be greater than 137 centimetres, and C-0 | must be greater than 137 centimetres | S-1; must be greater than 137 centimetres, and C-0 |
| Walleye and sauger combined | |||
| All anglers: open from January 1 to March 14 and third Saturday in May to December 31 | |||
| Ontario and Canadian residents: S-4 and C-2 | Ontario and Canadian residents: S-4 and C-2 | ||
| Non-Canadian residents: | |||
| Daily catch and retain limit: S-2 and C-1 | Daily catch and retain limit: S-2 and C-1 | ||
| Possession limit: S-2 and C-1 | Possession limit: S-2 and C-1 | ||
| Walleye | |||
| All anglers: must be between 35-45 centimetres | |||
| Sauger | |||
| All anglers: not more than 1 greater than 45 centimetres | |||
| Yellow perch | S-15 and C-10 | S-15 and C-10 |
Winnipeg River — (west branch) - from Norman Dam to westerly tip of Tunnel Island, thence in a southwesterly direction to the north-east survey post Lot B, Plan M33 (part of Location A16)
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
no fishing from April 1 to June 14 | no fishing from April 1 to June 14 |
Bait restrictions
- High Lake (49°42′00" N , 95°08′00" W ) - Territorial District of Kenora · Shoal Lake - refer to waterbody exceptions
- Dryberry Lake - refer to waterbody exceptions · Lake of the Woods - refer to waterbody exceptions
Fish sanctuaries
No fishing - closed all year
- Grimshaw Lake (48°58′ N , 93°04′ W )
- Rainy Lake - refer to waterbody exceptions
No fishing - from January 1 to May 31 and October 1 to December 31
- Lilac Lake (48°17′ N , 92°22′ W ) - between Little Vermilion Lake and Lac la Croix
- Trout Lake (48°17′ N , 92°20′ W ) - between Little Vermilion Lake and Lac la Croix
No fishing - from January 1 to July 31 and September 1 to December 31
- Scattergood Lake (49°17′ N , 92°42′ W )
No fishing - from February 1 to June 30 and August 1 to December 31
- Crook Lake (49°04′ N , 92°08′ W )
- Little Grey Trout Lake (49°03′ N , 92°03′ W )
- Rutter Lake (49°04′ N , 92°12′ W )
- Secret Lake (49°04′ N , 92°08′ W )
No fishing - from April 1 to May 31
- Eagle Lake - refer to waterbody exceptions
- Passover Creek - between the southern end of Meridian Bay of Eagle Lake (49°42′00" N , 93°13′00" W ) and Chancellor Lake
No fishing - from April 1 to June 14
- Crowrock Lake - upstream from the narrows at 49º00′00″ N , 91º43′50″ W
- Ladysmith Creek and Unnamed Creek - Ladysmith Township, between Rugby Lake and the confluence of Ladysmith Creek and the unnamed creek flowing out of Tent Lake
- Lake of the Woods - refer to waterbody exceptions
- Moose Creek - between Big Moose Lake and Cobble Lake including part of Cobble Lake
- Nugget Creek - Zealand Township, between Hughes Creek and C.P.R. crossing at Wabigoon Lake
- Rainy Lake - refer to waterbody exceptions
- Rugby Lake (49°57′28″ N , 92°57′48″ W ) - the northern arm that falls within Ladysmith and Rowell Townships
- Trout River (49°01′ N , 92°53′ W ) - from the falls of Sakwite Lake to Otukamamoan Lake
- Wabigoon Lake - refer to waterbody exceptions
- Wabigoon River - Satterly Township, Snake Bay Road to the Wabigoon Lake Indian Reserve
- White Otter Lake (49°07′ N , 91°52′ W )
- Winnipeg River - refer to waterbody exceptions